Top 5 Best 28472 North Carolina Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,061 students in 28472, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 161 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 28472, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).

The top ranked public schools in 28472, NC are Columbus Career And College Academy, Old Dock Elementary School and Whiteville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 28472 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28472, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).